Ireland boss draws ‘tie of the round’

Ireland manager Martin O’Neill designated it the “tie of the round” yesterday after he helped pair Cork City and St Patrick’s Athletic in the draw for the Third Round of the FAI Cup.

Holders Pats will have to travel to Turner’s Cross to play league runners up City, following the draw which was made in the Showgrounds in Sligo.

Other all-Premier Division ties see Derry City hosting Drogheda United, Galway United at home to champions Dundalk, and Bohemians entertaining Bray Wanderers to Dalymount Park.